Simon Levenson
Artist & Founder of Drawing America
I'm Simon, founder of Drawing America and Drawing New York and cofounder of The Drawing Foundation – a non-profit dedicated to the art of drawing. It is my great privilege to help you work on your drawing with the very same instructions I have provided to thousands of students here in New York City.
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Teaching Credentials
- The Morgan Library and Museum
- Museum of the City of New York
- The National Arts Club
- The Art Students League
- Museum of Arts and Design
Mr. Levenson began his artistic career shortly after graduating from Sarah Lawrence College in 1994 when he became the youngest artist to be represented by Wally Findlay Gallery in its then 126-year history. He has gone on to show at several prestigious galleries including Elaine Benson Gallery and Grenning Gallery.
His oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings are currently represented by Cavalier Galleries Inc. located at 3 west 57th street, New York City, with additional locations in Greenwich Conn., and Nantucket.
MTA Arts for Transit Commission
In 2011, Mr. Levenson was commissioned by the MTA Arts for Transit Program to create a large-scale permanent installation at the Beach 60th Street A Train Station in New York City.
With creative success in several different mediums, Mr. Levenson has received a Puffin Foundation Grant and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Grant for his public artwork in sculpture. Writing has always held an additional interest throughout his artistic career, having written and optioned two films to 20th Century Fox.
In 2013, Mr. Levenson created Drawing New York, an organization that creates original programming for cultural institutions. He served as a judge for The Morgan Book Project 2017-2018 and has taught specialized subjects including Drawing in Tintoretto's Venice, Thomas Gainsborough: Experiments in Drawing, and Power and Grace: Drawings by Rubens, Van Dyck, and Jordaens.
Student Reviews
Simon is a true professional and a patient, encouraging teacher! He knows his stuff, and can relay the material in an easy-to-understand format.
— CourseHorse Student
I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Simon was excellent! I have no drawing experience whatsoever, but he made me feel comfortable and confident. His teaching style is very encouraging and supportive.
— Mary C., Google Review
I love Drawing New York! The instructors are always so patient, thoughtful, funny and of course very talented. I've never gone to a single class that I didn't learn something new.
— Jessica Z., Google Review